Origins of the Lewin surname

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    In 1921, most Lewins lived in london

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    Common jobs for Lewins

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    Commmon female occupations for Lewins in 1921

    Dressmaker

    122

    Living On Own Means

    90

    Domestic Servant

    69

    Laundress

    63

    House Servant

    47

    Commmon male occupations for Lewins in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    123

    Farmer

    80

    Butcher

    74

    Master

    70

    Carpenter

    65

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